Project Manager
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Design Manager
Quantity Surveyor / Estimator
Pre Development Coordinator
Technical Co-ordinator
Project Quantity Surveyor
Architectural Technologist
Assistant Site Manager
Project Manager
Lead Project Manager – £18m Construction Project – Bristol Location: Bristol, Bristol Project Value: £18 million Sector: Construction Job Type: Permanent Role: Lead Project Manager Employer: Leading Tier 1 Main Contractor ## The Opportunity A leading Tier 1 main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Lead Project Manager to take responsibility for the delivery of an exciting £18 million construction scheme in Bristol. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Project Manager who wants to take ownership of a major project and play a key role within a high-performing delivery team. You will be responsible for driving the project from pre-construction and mobilisation through to successful completion, ensuring the highest standards of programme, quality, safety, commercial performance and client satisfaction are maintained throughout. ## Key Responsibilities – Lead the successful delivery of the £18m construction project. – Take overall responsibility for project performance and delivery. – Lead, motivate and manage the project team. – Develop, monitor and manage the construction programme. – Ensure key project milestones and targets are achieved. – Manage client, consultant, subcontractor and wider stakeholder relationships. – Coordinate design, procurement and construction activities. – Identify and proactively manage project risks and opportunities. – Drive health & safety, quality and environmental performance. – Work closely with the commercial team to manage project costs and financial performance. – Monitor progress and provide clear reporting to senior management. – Ensure the project is delivered in line with company standards, procedures and contractual requirements. ## About You We’re looking for an experienced Lead Project Manager, Senior Project Manager or Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering substantial construction projects. You should have: – Experience delivering projects in the £15m+ range. – Strong main contracting experience. – A proven track record of leading project teams and managing complex construction schemes. – Excellent programme, commercial and stakeholder management skills. – Strong leadership and communication abilities. – Experience working for a Tier 1 contractor is highly desirable. – Experience managing multiple project stakeholders and supply chain partners. – Relevant construction qualifications such as SMSTS, CSCS and/or a construction-related degree. ## Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 contractor and take a senior leadership position on an £18m project in Bristol. For the right candidate, this role offers genuine responsibility, visibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact on a major construction scheme, while continuing to develop your career with a market-leading contractor. If you’re an experienced Lead Project Manager looking for your next £15m+ construction project in Bristol, we’d like to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential conversation and further information. ### Keywords Lead Project Manager, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Construction Project Manager, Construction Manager, Tier 1 Contractor, Main Contractor, £18m Construction Project, Bristol Construction Jobs, Bristol Project Manager Jobs, Construction Jobs Bristol, Project Management Jobs Bristol, Senior Construction Jobs Bristol
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Plymouth
Salary: £75,000 + Package
Job Type: Permanent
We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial expertise, supporting the delivery of local landmark schemes across Plymouth and the surrounding areas.
The Day-to-Day
- Prepare accurate cost estimates based on consultant reports and technical information.
- Develop detailed project cost plans as designs progress.
- Produce quantities from drawings and technical documentation.
- Support the preparation of Contractor Proposals.
- Procure consultants and subcontractors.
- Prepare and submit applications for payment.
- Produce accurate monthly cost reports, forecasts and financial updates.
- Support project mitigation and commercial recovery strategies.
- Attend client, consultant and project meetings.
- Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team.
What We Need From You
- Previous experience and longevity working for a Tier 1 or large regional contractor in a Senior Quantity Surveyor capacity.
- A strong understanding of construction techniques and commercial management.
- HNC / Degree in Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying or a similar sector-related course, and/or RICS membership.
- Strong knowledge of company management systems, including commercial and financial systems such as Commercial Manager, COINS or Sphere.
- Proven experience managing and mentoring a team of Assistant and Quantity Surveyors on a large-scale contract.
- Excellent commercial, analytical and communication skills.
In Return
- Salary up to £75,000, depending on experience.
- Car package – car allowance or company car.
- Pension scheme.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Private healthcare cover.
- Life assurance of up to 4 times salary.
- Incentive scheme.
- Enhanced family leave.
To Apply
To register your interest, please follow the steps below to apply or contact Cat or Abbie on 01752 421888 for more information.
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M&E Design Manager – Tier 1 Main Contractor | South Wales Location: South Wales – projects typically across Bridgend, Swansea, Carmarthenshire and surrounding areas Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Sector: Construction / Building / M&E Employment: Permanent ## The Opportunity A leading Tier 1 main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced M&E Design Manager to join its well-established and highly experienced team in South Wales. This is an excellent opportunity for an M&E Design Manager, or an experienced Building Design Manager with strong demonstrable M&E experience, to take a key role in the delivery of technically complex construction projects. Projects will typically be located across Bridgend through to Carmarthenshire, with individual project values ranging up to approximately £100m. The successful candidate will take ownership of the technical design management of all M&E systems, working closely with clients, consultants, specialist subcontractors and the wider project team to ensure designs are coordinated, compliant, buildable and delivered to the required standards. Importantly, this is a long-term career opportunity with a very established team and a contractor with a strong pipeline of work across South Wales. ## Key Responsibilities – Lead and manage the M&E design process from pre-construction through to project delivery. – Take responsibility for the technical design management of all mechanical and electrical building services. – Review, challenge and coordinate M&E designs to ensure they are technically compliant, coordinated and buildable. – Manage design development, technical submissions, approvals and design programmes. – Coordinate M&E design information with architectural, structural and other specialist disciplines. – Work closely with consultants, M&E subcontractors, suppliers and internal project teams. – Identify and resolve technical design issues and interface risks. – Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation, regulations, standards and project requirements. – Monitor design progress against programme and ensure key deliverables are achieved. – Attend and lead design coordination meetings where appropriate. – Provide technical input into procurement, construction planning and project delivery. – Support the project team in managing change, design development and technical queries. – Maintain effective communication between the design team, commercial team and site management. – Ensure appropriate design records, documentation and approvals are maintained throughout the project lifecycle. – Contribute to the successful delivery of major construction projects, potentially up to £100m in value. ## About You The ideal candidate will have a strong background in M&E design management within the construction industry. We are open to candidates from either of the following backgrounds: – An M&E Design Manager / Building Services Design Manager by trade; or – A Building Design Manager with strong and demonstrable experience managing M&E design and building services on major construction projects. You will ideally have experience working for a Tier 1 main contractor, major subcontractor, consultancy or specialist M&E contractor and understand the complexities of managing building services design within a major construction environment. You should have: – Proven experience in M&E Design Management or significant M&E design coordination experience. – Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical building services. – Experience managing design on medium to large-scale construction projects. – A good understanding of design coordination, technical compliance and buildability. – The ability to manage consultants and specialist subcontractors effectively. – Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. – The ability to identify technical issues and drive them through to resolution. – A proactive and collaborative approach to design management. – A relevant construction, engineering, building services or design-related qualification is desirable. ## Why Consider This Opportunity? This is not simply a short-term project requirement. The business has a very established team, strong market presence and genuine long-term career prospects for the right individual. You will have the opportunity to work on high-profile construction projects across South Wales, including schemes with values of up to approximately £100m, while developing your career within an established Tier 1 construction contractor. The role offers the chance to work alongside experienced construction and design professionals within a business that can provide long-term stability, progression and continued project exposure. ## Apply Now If you are an experienced M&E Design Manager, Building Services Design Manager or Building Design Manager with strong M&E experience and are looking for a long-term opportunity with an established Tier 1 contractor, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion about the role and the projects available across South Wales. 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Quantity Surveyor / Estimator
Plymouth | Permanent | £70,000–£75,000 + Car / Allowance
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join an established regional contractor in Plymouth and take the commercial lead across a range of refurbishment projects.
Working across NHS, education, MOD and university projects, you will be involved from initial pricing and tender through to final account.
The Role
- Prepare estimates, tenders and project pricing
- Manage cost reporting, budgets and forecasts
- Prepare valuations and applications for payment
- Manage variations, subcontractor costs and commercial risk
- Understand and administer construction contracts
- Liaise with clients and project teams
- Support invoicing, cash flow and final accounts
- Provide commercial guidance to the wider business
About You
We’re looking for a commercially strong QS / Estimator with experience in refurbishment or building projects, who is confident pricing works and taking ownership of the commercial side of projects.
Experience within public sector, NHS, education, MOD or university environments would be advantageous.
What’s on Offer?
- £70,000–£75,000
- Company car or car allowance
- Permanent opportunity
- Plymouth-based regional contractor
- Genuine opportunity to take commercial ownership and make an impact, with a growth performance plan that is incentivised
Interested?
To register your interest, please follow the steps below to apply or give Jo or Abbie a call on 01752 421888.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.
If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience.
We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.
Pre-Development Coordinator
Cornwall | Permanent
A fantastic opportunity has arisen with a regional housebuilder for a Pre-Development Coordinator to join their team in Cornwall.
This is a junior-level opportunity for someone with the right attitude, personality and ambition to build a long-term career within land, planning and technical development.
Working closely with the experienced team, you will initially provide administrative and coordination support, learning how the pre-development process within house building works. With training, mentoring and support available, there is genuine scope to develop your knowledge and responsibilities as you gain experience.
The Role
- Supporting the Land, Planning and Technical teams with day-to-day administration.
- Carrying out utility enquiries and maintaining accurate records.
- Preparing land letters of enquiry and associated documentation.
- Attending strategic meetings with local councils and producing accurate meeting minutes.
- Assisting with correspondence, reports and general development documentation.
- Maintaining spreadsheets, trackers and databases using Microsoft 365 and Excel.
- Supporting the wider team with research, information gathering and coordination.
- As your knowledge develops, becoming increasingly involved in land acquisition, planning and technical matters.
- Attending sites, consultant meetings and other external meetings as your role progresses.
About You
This role is very much about personality and potential. We’re looking for someone who is confident, professional, organised and keen to learn.
Experience within a housebuilder, planning consultancy, architectural practice, estate agency, construction environment or similar professional setting would be advantageous.
You Will Need
- Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft 365 and Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
- The confidence to communicate professionally with councils, consultants and other external stakeholders.
- A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- The ability to work independently while also being part of a close-knit team.
- A full UK driving licence, as there will be occasional travel to sites and meetings.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: circa £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
- Excellent holiday allowance
- Pension
- Structured training and development plan
- Genuine opportunity for career progression
This is a real opportunity to develop a long-term career within land, planning and technical development, with training and support provided throughout your development.
To Apply
For a confidential chat, please call Jo or Cat to discuss the role in more detail, or apply as directed.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.
If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience.
We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.
Technical Coordinator
Location: Exeter
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
Job Type: Permanent
We’re looking for an experienced Technical Coordinator to join an established residential development team. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of the technical delivery of projects and work closely with consultants, design teams and site teams.
The Role
- Coordinate external consultants and design teams
- Manage planning conditions and technical approvals
- Oversee detailed design and working drawings
- Obtain Building Regulations approvals
- Review technical and supplier information
- Resolve technical queries and support site teams
About You
- Experience as a Technical Coordinator or Assistant Technical Coordinator
- Housebuilding or property development experience
- Good understanding of the residential technical process
- Able to manage multiple deadlines and external consultants
- Attained or working towards a professional accreditation with RICS, CIOB, ICE or RIBA
Interested?
To register your interest, please follow the steps below to apply or give Jo or Abbie a call on 01752 421888.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.
If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience.
We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.
Quantity Surveyor
Location: Truro
Salary: £50,000–£60,000 + Package
Job Type: Permanent
Sphere Solutions are working with a Tier 1 Contractor to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to work on local landmark schemes across the area.
The Day-to-Day
- Subcontractor procurement.
- Commercial responsibility for multiple sites at any one time.
- Manage valuations, variations and final accounts.
- Report on financial performance, including forecasting, profit/loss and cash flow.
- Ensure contract compliance.
- Attend meetings and liaise with clients, subcontractors and the wider supply chain.
- Update and advise the wider project team on all commercial information.
What We Need From You
- Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally with a large regional contractor or Tier 1 contractor.
- Ideally, an HND or Degree in a construction-related discipline.
- Strong cost management and negotiation skills.
- Ability to produce accurate valuations and commercial reports.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
What’s on Offer?
- £50,000–£60,000, depending on experience.
- Car package.
- Company pension scheme.
- Private medical insurance.
- Life assurance.
- Employee share scheme.
To Apply
To register your interest, please follow the steps below to apply or contact Cat or Abbie on 01752 421888 for more information.
For an informal discussion, please call Abbie Evans on 01752 421888 or apply as instructed.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.
If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience.
We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity or background.
Architectural Technologist
Truro
Salary from £40,000
The Opportunity
Sphere Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing Cornish business seeking an experienced Architectural Technologist to join its expanding Design & Technical team.
You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality developments across Cornwall, working across the full development lifecycle — from feasibility and concept design through planning, technical delivery, construction and handover.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for:
- Producing feasibility layouts, house types, detailed technical and construction drawings.
- Managing Planning and Building Control applications.
- Coordinating information from architects, engineers, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
- Supporting tendering, design programmes, CDM requirements and project delivery.
- Managing utilities and responding to technical queries and RFIs during construction.
- Supporting site assessments and resolving design and technical challenges.
About You
- 10+ years’ experience delivering multi-unit residential developments, ideally across RIBA Stages 3–5.
- Strong CAD and technical drawing skills; Archicad and/or 3D modelling experience is advantageous.
- Proven experience producing Planning, Building Control and construction information packages.
- Strong coordination, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Architectural qualification or significant relevant experience.
What’s On Offer?
- £40,000+ salary, depending on experience.
- Uncapped bonus scheme.
- Flexible and hybrid working.
- Excellent career progression and development opportunities.
- The opportunity to broaden your career across architecture, technical management and property development.
- The chance to work on a diverse portfolio of high-quality schemes.
- A secure, growing Cornish business where you can make a genuine impact.
Apply Now
For a discussion about this opportunity, please contact Abbie or Jo on 01752 421888, or apply today with your CV.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.
If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience.
Assistant Site Manager – Traditional Build
Wadebridge area, Cornwall
Permanent
£45,000 – £50,000 + Car Allowance
Are you an experienced Assistant Site Manager with a background in housing?
We are working with a well-established client, looking to bolster their operational team and recruit an experienced Assistant Site Manager who is looking for progression to Site Manager in the very near future. The project will consist of high-quality, traditional build in a desirable North Cornwall location.
The Role:
- Supporting the Site Manager with the day-to-day running of site operations and helping to keep the build programme on track
- Supervising trades, subcontractors and site teams to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to programme
- Supporting the implementation and monitoring of health & safety procedures and site standards
- Assisting with quality control and ensuring work is completed to the required specification and customer expectations
- Monitoring progress on site, resolving day-to-day issues and reporting updates to the Site Manager
- Liaising with technical, commercial and wider project teams to support the smooth delivery of the development
About You:
- Proven experience working as an Assistant Site Manager on traditional build housing developments
- Background working on new build housing
- Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills
- SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualified as a minimum
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary of £45,000 – £50,000 + Car Allowance
To Apply:
For a confidential chat please call Jo or Abbie to discuss the role in more detail or apply as directed.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.